Welcome to St. Mary's Parish
This is our home on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about the church. Please take a moment to visit the online Calendar for upcoming events and our News page for featured articles. Visitors are invited to sign up for our online mailing list for special news and announcements. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates!
Parish History
In 1852, a few German Catholic families began arranging to have services by a priest who spoke German at the Catholic Boy's School at 810 North Main Street in Bloomington. In 1867, the German Catholics asked their Bishop to send a priest for regular services and the Bishop agreed. In 1869, the ...